Bruce White Email & Phone Number

Greater Toronto Area

Brought compliance audit to current statePut in place an Internal B2 programAchieved Partners in Protection for companyCoordinated CSA evaluation and Part I of applicationStrong NAFTA and TPL complianceAssisted vendors and buyers with regulatory compliance

Managed, directed and maintained overall Customs Compliance Procedures to ensure a client's company is operating best practices relating to entry release of merchandise.Knowledge of all areas of Canada Customs Regulations, including Harmonized Tariff System, Trade Agreements and international documentation.Managed a staff of 10 customs professionals while overseeing an average of 50 customs entries each per day Responsible for compliance audits for duty, tax, valuation, origin and documentation.Participated in NAFTA Team, Consulting Team, Compliance Team, Amps Team, Parts Team, Customer Care and Operations TeamAssisted clients with proper permits and licensing to carry on business in Canada and championed client set up with proper labeling requirements within the consumer goods, clothing and food industries.

Trained, reviewed and evaluated the performance of 15 direct reports.Researched and advised clients to facilitate importation.Implemented EDI environment through ACROSS and CADEX.Contributed to ISO 9002 implementation and registration.Proactive management in the elimination of potential penalties to clients.

Reported directly to the Operations Manager.Provided Customs technical advice and training to staff and clients.Maintained integrity of client data basesPrevious job functions included Rater and Manager of Import/Export Office

Cleared truck shipments into Canada at Port of Woodstock, NB.Prepared customs documentation and Bonds for movement of trucks inland.Rated customs entries and prepared Billing.